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Friday, October 3, 2025
Charlie’s Capitol Catch-Up: Energy, Immigration, & All Things 109th District

State Representative Charlie Meier here, keeping you in the loop on all things Springfield and the 109th District. As your energy bills skyrocket, House Dems solution is to raise them…


Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Celebrates 85th Anniversary of Kaskaskia College

From WJBD: Kaskaskia College celebrated its 85th birthday over the weekend with various activities for the family, students, and potential students. Board Chair Bill Hawley opened the program. “This college…


Friday, September 26, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Hosting Free Senior Fair

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is hosting a free Senior Fair in Highland. Representative Meier’s Senior Fair is an opportunity for local and state agencies to inform…


Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Holds DHS Accountable as Local Client is Jailed

CARLYLE, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has been a strong supporter of intellectually and developmentally disabled people for years. Recently, Meier was informed that the system that is…


Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier’s Greenville Tire Recycling Event Draws Crowd

GREENVILLE, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) hosted a free tire recycling event in Greenville. The event drew hundreds of residents, and a semi-truck was filled with everything from combine tires…


Friday, August 22, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Hosting Blood Drive

Rep. Charlie Meier is teaming up with the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce & ImpactLife to host a blood drive! To schedule an appointment, visit this link, or call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401. Additional questions? Call…


Sunday, August 17, 2025
Meier Says Gov. Pritzker’s Signature on SB 328 Deals Another Blow to Illinois Businesses

OKAWVILLE, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement regarding Governor J.B. Pritzker’s signing of Senate Bill 328, legislation that will greatly increase frivolous lawsuits into law. House…


Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Charlie Meier Announces New Turn Lane at Wesclin School

TRENTON, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has announced that the new turn lane at Wesclin School on Route 160 is now open for traffic. “Years ago, I was…


Friday, July 11, 2025
Charlie Meier Praises Federal Action to Defund Planned Parenthood, Calls for State-Level Protection

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Charlie Meier applauded the federal government’s decisive action to strip Planned Parenthood of federal funding via the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Meier emphasized that no taxpayer…


Thursday, July 3, 2025
Meier Donates Pay Raise to Local Organizations

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) donated his annual pay raise given to lawmakers to local community organizations serving Southern Illinois. “Politicians do not deserve a pay raise…